Data Reporting Intern, Summer 2026

6 hours ago

San Francisco, California, United States San Francisco Chronicle Full time

Job Description
Data Reporting Intern, Summer 2026
The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for a summer intern to join our Data team, which develops on quick-turn, graphics-focused stories, interactive projects, and data-driven deep dives. This intern will receive training and mentoring, but will also hit the ground running, covering a variety of stories from the office and in the field. There will be opportunities to pursue projects aimed at engaging our audience and to work closely with reporting teams throughout the newsroom.

The successful candidate will work quickly but responsibly on data stories that help readers understand and explore their communities through unique reporting, data analysis, and interactive graphics creation. This paid 12-week internship typically lasts from June to August. Hourly rate: $19.18; rate as of 7/1/2025 is dependent upon the new SF Minimum wage.

What the data reporter will do:

  • Report and write graphics- and data-driven articles for our digital and print editions.
  • Conceive story ideas and work with editors and developers to enhance our storytelling.
  • Collaborate with newsroom reporters to produce unique, high-impact journalism.
  • Create assets to help promote and distribute the team's work.

What it will take to be successful:

  • Strong news judgment, creativity, and meticulousness.
  • A dedication to organization and documentation.
  • Desire and ability to learn on the job.
  • Ability to report stories and write and build quickly while keeping the strictest commitment to fairness and accuracy.
  • Ability to work with multiple, large datasets, preferably using Python, R, or similar coding languages.
  • Knowledge of current multimedia storytelling and desire to experiment with new ways of engaging readers.
  • Ability to collaborate with all newsroom teams and work in a fast-changing news environment.
  • Plus: Web development or data visualization experience.
  • Plus: Mapping or GIS skills.

Requirements:
This position will be full-time, based in the Bay Area for summer 2026. Weekend, evening, and holiday work may be required as news warrants. All college students, including community college students or students who will have recently completed their associate's or bachelor's degree, are encouraged to apply.

Please include in your application:

  • A resume or CV
  • A cover letter of less than one page explaining why you are a good fit for this position
  • Relevant "clips:" work samples or a portfolio if you have them

Deadline to apply is November 15, 2025.

About The San Francisco Chronicle and
The San Francisco Chronicle ) is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the second largest on the West Coast. Acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 2000, the San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 by Charles and Michael de Young and has been awarded six Pulitzer Prizes for journalistic excellence.

Our award-winning journalists provide insight into the people and events shaping the Bay Area, investigate wrongdoing and waste, and deliver the quickest and most reliable coverage of breaking news in Northern California.

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